Bagage literally means "luggage" or "baggage." It's an interesting word because it can refer to physical items, but also to one's life experiences or emotional burdens.
In the song, Kendji sings, "Je poserais mon bagage" (I will put down my luggage). This line suggests a sense of settling down and finding peace, implying that he's ready to leave behind his past travels or perhaps even emotional burdens now that his daughter Eva is in his life. It's a beautiful metaphor for finding home and stability.
Kendji Girac’s song “Eva” is a heartfelt serenade to his newborn daughter. Through warm guitar strums and catchy “parara pa” hooks, the French singer celebrates the instant his life changed: the moment he became a father. Every time Kendji looks into Eva’s eyes, he feels the world shift, his love expand, and everyday worries fade away. Her gaze is not just captivating, it is “the most beautiful gift,” making him marvel, “You’ve made me a dad, I still can’t believe it!”
The lyrics paint fatherhood as a lifelong adventure. Kendji promises to “set down his luggage” and carry her in his heart wherever he goes; when he closes his eyes, her smile is right there. Time even bends for this bond—he’ll always share her age in spirit, staying young through her eyes. Wrapped in flamenco-tinged pop, “Eva” is both a lullaby and a celebration, reminding listeners that the purest love can arrive in the smallest bundle of joy.